AHMED HAWWASH PRESENTS 'ETERNAL HOMELAND'

Eternal Homeland is a deeply personal musical project by Palestinian clarinetist and composer Ahmed Hawwash, rooted in memory, identity, and belonging. Drawing from fragments of his homeland, the project gathers forgotten Palestinian melodies, oral stories, and emotional landscapes, transforming them into a contemporary musical language.

These elements intertwine with Hawwash’s own compositions, creating a body of work that is both archival and forward-looking; music that remembers, questions, and reimagines home. The project reached its full artistic form with the release of the album Eternal Homeland in June 2025, marking the culmination of years of research, composition, and reflection.

On stage, Eternal Homeland becomes a full immersive experience.  The concert unfolds as a complete audiovisual journey. Carefully designed visuals, rich orchestration, and dynamic improvisation expand the music beyond the album, offering the audience an intimate yet powerful encounter. The performance moves between fragility and intensity, silence and eruption, tradition and experimentation—inviting listeners into a shared space of memory and presence. Eternal Homeland is not only a concert; it is an unforgettable experience that resonates long after the final note.

Ahmed Hawwash – Clarinet, Ney
Romuald Veys – Keys
Tom Peeters - Guitars
Sander Huys– Bass Guitar
Natan Goessens  – Drums
+ Ibrahima Bah – Visuals

Ahmed Hawwash contributed to the creation of the song “Voices Rise Up for Palestine”, a musical project by Oxfam Belgium and more than 50 Belgian and Palestinian artists.
With this song, a clear call is made: raise your voice against the ongoing violations of international law in the Middle East. Palestinian civilians pay an increasingly high price every day, and that is why the artists involved collectively demand an end to impunity and call on Belgium to uphold and strengthen its commitments.

Within this project, Ahmed Hawwash brings his unique musical signature.
The Palestinian clarinetist, saxophonist, and composer weaves jazz seamlessly with Middle Eastern traditions. Trained by leading jazz musicians, he developed a refined and expressive style that builds bridges between cultures. Hawwash has performed at major festivals in Europe and the Arab world and is known for his warm sound, inventive improvisations, and modern approach to cultural heritage. His music resonates with audiences worldwide — and in “Voices Rise Up for Palestine”, that unifying power sounds stronger than ever.

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